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Legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen has died aged 82. He was considered one of the “Holy Trinity” of singer-songwriters alongside Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, and was noted for his command of metaphor and imagery. Although Cohen never gained Dylan’s popularity, he was still a hugely talented and influential songwriter whose work was loved by millions.

After a five year wait, American indie-folk group Bon Iver have released their third album.

Titled 22, A Million, the album represents a stark departure from the primarily folk-based sound of the groups previous two LPs. It incorporates electronic experimentation as well as unorthodox sampling techniques – devices which only act to complement the seemingly impenetrable lyrics.

Song titles such as “8 (circle)” and “21 M♢♢N WATER” offer a glimpse into the symbol- and number-heavy themes that run throughout the record. Sound interesting? Check out the annotated lyrics on Genius!